Leadership Team
Alli Harmeyer
President
Guides team, ensures collaboration, oversees planning, goals, supporting sub-leads and sponsors.
Ryan Garling
Director of Engineering
Oversees technical design, development, integration, safety, reliability, guiding teams for peak performance.
John Davidson
Director of Business
Manages sponsorships, fundraising, budgets, resources, aligning operations with team goals and success.
Maddy Reidy
Director of Media
Manages communications, marketing, outreach, content, social media, promoting team progress and recruitment.
Luke Edwards
Electrical Manager
Oversees electrical systems, wiring, power, sensors, integration, ensuring reliability, safety, competition readiness.
Ashley Faulk
Mechanical Manager
Oversees mechanical systems design, assembly, testing, and integration for safe, reliable performance.
SUB-LEAD Roles
WMU Sunseeker operates with clearly defined competition roles to ensure effective system integration, testing, and event readiness. Each role contributes directly to vehicle performance, safety, and competition success.
PCB Lead
The PCB Lead oversees full vehicle integration by coordinating subsystem interfaces and ensuring all electronic components function seamlessly together. They are responsible for verifying compliance with competition rules and technical standards, while also supporting design validation, troubleshooting, and system optimization.
Programming Lead
The Programming Lead is responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing the vehicle’s software systems. This includes implementing control algorithms, managing data acquisition, and ensuring reliable communication between subsystems. They work closely with hardware teams to integrate software with physical components, troubleshoot issues, and ensure the vehicle operates efficiently and safely under competition conditions.
High Voltage Lead
The High Voltage Lead is responsible for the design, implementation, and safety of all high-voltage systems within the vehicle. This includes managing power distribution, battery integration, and ensuring all components meet safety regulations and competition standards. They oversee proper insulation, testing, and risk mitigation, while working closely with other teams to ensure reliable and efficient energy delivery throughout the vehicle.
Dynamics Lead
The Dynamics Lead is responsible for the design, analysis, and optimization of the vehicle’s mechanical performance. This includes overseeing suspension, steering, and chassis dynamics to ensure stability, handling, and safety. They collaborate closely with other teams to integrate components effectively, run simulations and tests, and refine vehicle performance for competition readiness.
Aerodynamics Lead
The Aerodynamics Lead is responsible for designing, analyzing, and optimizing the vehicle’s aerodynamic performance. This includes developing bodywork, wings, and airflow management systems to maximize efficiency, stability, and speed. They collaborate with other teams to integrate aerodynamic components, run simulations and wind tunnel tests, and refine the vehicle for peak competition performance.
Statics Lead
The Statics Lead is responsible for ensuring the structural integrity and compliance of the vehicle with competition rules. This includes managing stress analysis, load testing, and material selection to guarantee safety and reliability. They work closely with other teams to integrate structural components, verify performance under expected conditions, and support the team in achieving a robust and competition-ready vehicle.
Faculty Advisors
Dr. Bradley Bazuin
Electrical Advisor
Provides guidance on electrical systems including battery management, power distribution, embedded systems, and vehicle electronics.
Dr. Mitchel Keil
Mechanical Advisor
Supports chassis design, structural integrity, aerodynamics, manufacturing processes, and overall vehicle mechanical systems.